UW Madison Bioinformatics Capstone Certificate Admission Requirements

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Capstone Certificate in Bioinformatics
Admissions Requirements and Procedures

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The program has the following course prerequisites: Math 222 (Calculus) or approved equivalent and Computer Sciences 367 (Programming and Data Structures) or approved equivalent.

Also, the program requires a minimum grade of B for each course taken through this program.

All program and graduate school submission requirements must be received before application can be considered.

Deadline for Receipt of Application Materials

October 15 (for Spring Semester)

March 15 (for Fall Semester)

United States and Permanent Resident Applicant
Submit to Bioinformatics Admissions Committee	Submit to Division of Continuing Studies
CV/Resume Statement of purpose (one-page essay) 2 letters of recommendation (one letter should come from current supervisor) Photocopy of electronic application Official transcripts or academic records List of awards, honors, and/or publications GRE scores (will also accept MCAT)* Record of residence (if claiming WI residency) Permanent residents need to submit a copy of both sides of the resident alien card	Completed on-line application at www.dcs.wisc.edu/students/univspec.htm
SEND TO: Bioinformatics Certificate Admissions Committee Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics University of Wisconsin Medical School 1300 University Avenue, Room 7620 Madison, WI 53706	Library Mall Fountain

* May be waived if applicant holds qualifying Ph.D. or M.D.. In such cases, applicants should submit a written explanation of their background in computer science or related disciplines.

International Applicant
Submit to Bioinformatics Admissions Committee	Submit to Division of Continuing Studies
CV/Resume Statement of purpose (one-page essay) 2 letters of recommendation (one letter should come from current supervisor) Photocopy of Graduate School application Official transcripts or academic records from each institution attended in the original language with official English translations. Official certification of degrees and dates awarded including seals and signatures in ink from the institution’s authorized official in original language and English. List of awards, honors, and/or publications GRE scores (will also accept MCAT)* TOEFL scores Original financial support documents	Completed on-line application at www.dcs.wisc.edu/students/univspec.htm
SEND TO: Bioinformatics Certificate Admissions Committee Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics University of Wisconsin Medical School 1300 University Avenue, Room 7620 Madison, WI 53706	DC Smith Greenhouses

* May be waived if applicant holds qualifying Ph.D. or M.D.. In such cases, applicants should submit a written explanation of their background in computer science or related disciplines.

Accepted students will be selected within 60 days of the application deadline.

NOTE: financial assistance is not available through this program

Any questions?

Administrative Contact: Dave Towers at 608-265-8627 or email towers@biostat.wisc.edu
Faculty Contact: Thomas Anantharaman at 608-347-0637 or email tsa@biostat.wisc.edu

United States and Permanent Resident Applicant

International Applicant

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